2003 Dodge Caravan vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Caravan. (146 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Caravan. 2004 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Dodge Caravan | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Caravan | Sienna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |